[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 98 (Thursday, June 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E925]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL ``STOP THE FUNERAL WEEKEND''

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2015

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Cathedral 
International's upcoming ``Stop the Funeral Weekend'' hosted by Bishop 
Donald Hilliard, Jr. from June 18-21, 2015. The ``Stop the Funeral 
Weekend'' aims to highlight the issue of violence in our communities 
and I would like to join with Bishop Hilliard in bringing attention to 
this important issue.
  Throughout his 32 years as Senior Pastor of Cathedral International, 
Bishop Hilliard has advocated for the end of violent behavior and 
injustice through improved community relations and engagement. He has 
seen the consequences of violence and the persistence of its existence 
in our communities. The ``Stop the Funeral Weekend'' will bring 
together community leaders, families and individuals to encourage open 
dialogue and the sharing of concerns, objectives and ideas. It will 
highlight Bishop Hilliard's mission to promote safe environments for 
our youth to live and grow. I commend Bishop Hilliard's leadership and 
his ongoing efforts to address the challenges facing our communities 
today.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
recognizing the importance of addressing the issue of violence in our 
communities and thanking Bishop Hilliard and Cathedral International 
for its efforts to bring awareness to this critical issue and creating 
a better environment for our youth.

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